Your trust deed deal could be a potential sale of securities. New business agreements are drawn up every day for a variety of reasons. Frequently, businesses owners and attorneys craft contracts that may not appear to be a securities transaction but may actually fall under a category of regulated securities and be subject to state [...]
Non-bank and private lenders are beginning to dominate the mortgage landscape. The aftermath of the 2008 housing crisis shined a light on how bank lenders tried to walk a fine line funding and selling mortgages. Rather than taking the traditional route of funding loans with bank deposits, many banks used lines of credits or so-called [...]
How to navigate the pros and cons of various real estate investment vehicles. Real estate has been a reliable builder of wealth for generations. The first thing people consider when thinking about buying and owning real estate is their home. Buying physical property is not just about home ownership, however. It has become a popular [...]
Tips for lending to foreign nationals in the current environment During the economic boom of the late 1980s, foreign investors poured in and snatched up real estate across the country. During that land rush, Japan went on a buying spree. However, like all spending sprees, it eventually come to an end. By 1992, Japanese property [...]
Adopting these approaches will help reduce your liabilities and foster success. Managing a private lending fund is not easy. You need the help of accountants, compliance experts and, of course, reliable salespeople to ensure that your fund operates efficiently and continues to grow. So, what are the key factors to operating a successful fund? First [...]
The Quiet Battle over Obama-Era Regulations If you think you missed some knock down, drag out battle over the nation’s Fair Housing and Fair Lending protections over the last year, you would be wrong. There certainly has been some knocking down of regulations since last summer, but, in contrast to the splashy headlines around the [...]
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides loan programs available at most banks and commercial lending that are U.S. government-backed and guaranteed. Each year, the administration guarantees billions in loans and assists thousands of U.S. small businesses with obtaining financing that may otherwise not be available to them from traditional outlets. Although the SBA does [...]
Regulation A was established by the Securities Act of 1933, but its restrictive $5 million offering limit, coupled with exorbitant compliance prices, made this exemption financially impracticable for a significant portion of capital-seeking corporations. However, new alterations have increased the viability of Regulation A by increasing the offering limit and implementing additional changes that make [...]
For lenders and service providers, communication is perception. If the last few years have established anything, it is that the perception of borrowers, regulators and, in litigation, judges and juries, have and will dramatically influence not only the outcome of a dispute but, risk assessments, profitability and business practices. Let's take a brief look into how [...]
Before you send that text, think to yourself: This could be interpreted as a contract. Many people at some point in their lives have entered into an agreement or a contract. As such, most people know that most contracts have to be in writing in order to be enforceable. But can a simple text message [...]
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